Dakar, Senegal, November 13, 2026: The fourth edition of the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 will conclude on the evening of Friday, November 13 local time.
Breaking athlete Sunny Lin will serve as the flag-bearer for the Hong Kong, China delegation at the closing ceremony.
Team Hong Kong, China made history at this YOG by bringing home a total of seven medals – two gold, two silver and three bronze medals. This marks Hong Kong, China’s first-ever gold medal in YOG history, and its highest total medal count in the history of the Games.
Mr. Philip Mok, Honorary Deputy Secretary General of SF&OC and Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China delegation, said: “Team Hong Kong, China made remarkable achievements at this YOG, marking a new milestone in our sporting history.
“With wushu making its debut as an official Olympic medal event, Poon Hao Ran’s gold medal in Men’s Taijiquan Combined carries extraordinary significance.
“Fencing athlete Harris Ho took home a gold medal at the Men’s Foil Individual event, securing Hong Kong, China’s historic first YOG fencing gold.
“In addition, the team won medals in swimming, table tennis and windsurfing.”
Mr. Mok continued: “Competing in the YOG is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for athletes, and it serves as a proving ground for youth athletes to step on to larger stages. I witnessed our new generation of athletes give their all and push their limits in the Games.
“Whether or not they won a medal, their performances fully demonstrated growth, potential and breakthroughs. I hope they will continue to strive hard, build upon this valuable YOG experience and shine even brighter as they achieve further success on the world stage.”
The fourth YOG, and the first Olympic event ever held on the African continent, took place from October 31 to November 13 featuring 25 sports and approximately 2,700 athletes aged 15 to 17.
Hong Kong, China sent 15 athletes to compete across 12 sports: athletics, badminton, boxing, cycling, breaking, fencing, rowing, swimming, table tennis, triathlon, windsurfing and wushu.
*SF&OC would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and all the supporting organizations of the delegation, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, Fila Marketing (Hong Kong) Limited and Priority Pass.